Branchiostegus albus Dooley, 1978
Branchiostegus albus
photo by Shao, K.T.

 Family:  Malacanthidae (Tilefishes), subfamily: Latilinae
 Max. size:  45 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; depth range 30 - 100 m
 Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and East China Sea.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits sandy and muddy areas (Ref. 9137, 11230).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 02.05.95
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 27.02.14

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